Sykesville woman charged with assault

A Sykesville woman was arrested Monday after she allegedly approached a man with a kitchen knife during an altercation.

Cristin Owens, 28, of the 2100 block of Stillwater Court, was charged with one count each of first-degree assault and second-degree assault. She was released on her own recognizance the same day, according to electronic court records.

According to the statement of charges, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the early morning of Feb. 5. A deputy observed a knife block and knives scattered on the floor. The deputy spoke to Owens and a man who both said that a verbal argument had occurred.

Owens told the deputy that the knife block had been knocked over as she attempted to evade the man, who she said was attempting to grab her.

The man said he was leaving the room after arguing with Owens and observed Owens following him before she went into the kitchen and grabbed a knife handle in the knife block, causing the block and other knives to raise in the air also. The man said he grabbed her by the arms and was able to get her to drop the knives, according to the statement.

Owens declined to comment when reached by the Times. A court date is scheduled for March 2.